Utah Cooking Show Holding Auditions
The Utah Restaurant Association is seeking teen chefs to audition for a new TV show, Teen Chef Masters. In a competition format, teens (ages 15-18) …
Cafe Rio’s New Look
When Café Rio recently opened its newest location in Cottonwood Heights, customers walked in to a more sleek, sophisticated interior. The new look …
Salad Trends
What are some current salad trends? I talked to several restaurants for a Standard-Examiner story, and it’s apparent that today’s trendy salads …
Biggest Loser Scott Mitchell’s New Book
I recently interviewed “The Biggest Loser” contestant Scott Mitchell about his new book, “Alive Again” (Spring Creek Books, $16.95). In my Standard-Examiner …
Meals In a Mug
When I was asked to do a class on easy cooking, I came up with some meals in a mug. I ended up …
Ogden Restaurant Week: How to Navigate It
Ogden Restaurant Week is here, offering a chance to break out of their restaurant rut without breaking their budget. I recently did …
Dutch Oven Cookbook Giveaway
Do you want to cook like a Dutch oven champion? Here’s a Dutch oven cookbook to help. I’m giving away a copy of …
How To Eat Desserts on a Diet
Here are some tips for eating desserts on a diet. When I did a story about low-calorie desserts for the Standard-Examiner, I …
Restaurants That Serve Low-Calorie Desserts
Can you find a low-calorie dessert in a restaurant? I tried to find as many “lite” desserts as possible for the Standard-Examiner’s Dining …
How To Make Perfect Deviled Eggs — With A Twist
Deviled eggs are an Easter classic. Some food historians place the “invention” of deviled eggs in New England in 1786. “Deviled” refers …